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About Derik Schneider

I use a picture of John F. Kennedy as my profile pic on social media for as a very good reason: I'm a center-right, John F. Kennedy, Liberal Democrat. The real Liberals who believe in the defense of liberal democracy and the fight against authoritarianism, left-wing or right-wing. But I blog a lot about the Far-Left (or new-left, if you prefer) because I'm very interested in socialism and communism, as well as center-left progressivism, which is the real progressivism.

Salman Rushdie: Freedom of Speech

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Derik Schneider

Source:Ingur– Author Salman Rushdie, making the case for free speech. Source:The New Democrat Salman Rushdie: “Nothing should be immune from criticism.” From Imgur “Author Salman Rushdie, who lived for years under a death threat after his 1988 book The Satanic Verses … Continue reading →

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The Carol Burnett Show: ‘The Candidates’ Wives From The Carol Burnett Show’

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Derik Schneider

“Walter Windrum’s Wonderful World of Women welcomes the wives of rival politicians, who wind up in a major cat fight!” From The Carol Burnett Show At risk of sounding sexist and chauvinistic (to politically correct candy-asses) if only American voters knew … Continue reading →

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Mannix: Gail Fisher- As Peggy Fair

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Derik Schneider

“A classy, smart-looking African-American actress who broke racial barriers in 1970s Hollywood but suffered greatly in her private life years after her TV glory days, award-winning actress Gail Fisher was born on August 18, 1935, in Orange, New Jersey, the … Continue reading →

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METV: ‘Can You Tell The Difference Between Alfred Hitchcock & Rod Serling?’

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Derik Schneider

“Rod Serling and Alfred Hitchcock are both giants in the entertainment industry, especially among horror and sci-fi fans. They both were excellent at what they did, both clashed with censors who sought to constrain their work and both set examples … Continue reading →

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NFL Fan Talk: ‘History of The Franchise: San Diego Chargers’

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Derik Schneider

“The Chargers are one of the most snakebitten franchises of all time. Despite having great offenses during the days of the AFL, the 1980’s, and even now, the team has not won any championships. Even though the city of San … Continue reading →

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New York Magazine: Jonathan Chait: ‘The Still-Vital Case for Liberalism in a Radical Age’

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Derik Schneider

“It is easy to see why a specialist in public opinion whose professional mission is to help elect Democrats while moving the party leftward would take an interest in this research. But in certain quarters of the left — though … Continue reading →

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Marxist Socialist: British TV Show- Talking About Socialists & Socialism

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Derik Schneider

“Louise Mensch (former Tory MP) on Have I Got News for You, making an argument that nobody in the entire world has ever heard before.” From Marxist Socialist I apologize if: “British TV Show Talking About Socialists and Socialism” is too … Continue reading →

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The Final 24: Nicole Brown Simpson

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Derik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  “Vibrant, funny, and beautiful, Nicole Brown Simpson appears to have it all. With loads of money, a great body, and two adorable children, the ex-wife of football legend O.J. Simpson is living the Hollywood dream. In 24 … Continue reading →

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CBS News: President Trump Has Fired National Security Adviser John Bolton

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Derik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  “National Security Adviser John Bolton handed in his resignation Tuesday morning at President Trump’s request, the president announced on Twitter. Bolton had clashed with other members of the administration, notably Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on foreign … Continue reading →

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Biographics: Hunter S. Thompson: ‘Gonzo Extraordinaire’

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Derik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  I guess I look at Hunter Thompson not as a political satirist or a comedian, or perhaps even a journalist, but as a satirist on American life who was so interested in America that he wanted to … Continue reading →

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